Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Merritt Oilers (Elk City, OK) and the host Frederick Bombers (Frederick, OK), saw Merritt's basketball squad overcome Frederick by a tally of 49-38.

With the victory, Merritt improves its record to 4-5 on the campaign. The Oilers travel to Hooker (Hooker, OK) to confront the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 5. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 7-0. Hooker won 96-24 in their recent non-league challenge against Gracemont (Gracemont, OK)

Next up, the Bombers confront the Gracemont Lions (Gracemont, OK) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 5. Frederick will attempt to improve on its 6-3 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 2-11 record after their 96-24 non-league loss to Hooker (Hooker, OK).